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Taking equity diversity and inclusion to the next level
Home / Media & Resources / Perspectives: The Blog / Taking equity diversity and inclusion to the next level

Episode 4: Taking equity diversity and inclusion to the next level

March 15, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Canada is a country filled with people of diverse identities, a ″cultural mosaic” as some say. That’s why it is essential to have a workforce that represents diversity and gives equal chance to equity deserving groups no matter their race, ethnicity, class, disability, sexual orientation, or gender.

Equity, diversity and inclusion in the workforce starts in post-secondary. Offering learning opportunities and safe environments to diverse groups helps to tap into new talent; something that is necessary for an inclusive and sustainable labour market in this post-pandemic recovery.

How can colleges and institutes address labour shortages while keeping equity, diversity and inclusion top of mind?

Speakers

Paula Burns, President & CEO at Langara College | Follow Paula on LinkedIn

Joanna Goode, Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment | Follow Joanna on LinkedIn

Wendy Cukier, Founder & Academic Director at the Diversity Institute | Follow Wendy on LinkedIn

Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General at the Global Centre for Pluralism | Follow Meredith on LinkedIn

Jonathan Robb, VP, Learner Experience at NorQuest College | Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn

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Ep 1 | November 9, 2022

Futureproofing Canada’s labour market

The nature of work underwent (and is still undergoing) a huge shift during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many workers are revaluating their priorities and career goals. And, many employers are struggling to find talent. What workers... Learn more
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Ep 2 | December 7, 2022

Are we ready for net-zero?

Climate change is the most pressing global challenge of the next decade. That means we need to redesign the way we work, the things we learn, the buildings we live in, and the way we... Learn more
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Ep 3 | February 15, 2023

Health and safety come first

The 2020’s have brought new meaning to the term ‘health and safety’. From mental health, the pandemic, and the alarming increase of violence, attending to health and safety on college and institute campuses has never... Learn more
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Ep 4 | March 15, 2023

Taking equity diversity and inclusion to the next level

Canada is a country filled with people of diverse identities, a ″cultural mosaic” as some say. That’s why it is essential to have a workforce that represents diversity and gives equal chance to equity deserving... Learn more
Watch now
Ep 5 | May 17, 2023

Artificial Intelligence: Friend or foe?

Advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) has moved swiftly over the past few years and exponentially over the last few months. As a result, the education sector has been hit with a new set of challenges.... Learn more
Airdate: May 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST
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